The Counter
Franchise Overview
The Counter is a premium casual-dining burger franchise where guests fully customize their meal by choosing from a wide selection of quality meats, toppings, sauces, cheeses, and buns — elevating the classic hamburger well beyond traditional fast food.
Just the Facts
For most complete information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents
The Counter Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)
These The Counter FDDs, as filed, contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.
Available Documents
Instant download after purchaseThe Counter FDD 2026
March 2026
The Counter FDD 2025
March 2025
The Counter FDD 2024
March 2024
The Counter FDD 2022
March 2022
The Counter FDD 2021
March 2021
The Counter FDD 2020
March 2020
The Counter FDD 2019
April 2019
The Counter FDD 2018
May 2018
The Counter FDD 2016
August 2016
FDDs are reproduced as filed and are current only as of their filing dates. The FDD Document Processing Fee covers acquisition, storage, organization, and digital delivery of an individually purchased FDD.
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